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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was brought out 18 months earlier than the ST90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL720 grades vs the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST90

 SL720 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung SL720

 ST90 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST90

 SL720 ST90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL720 against the ST90.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and ST90.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SL720 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Samsung ST90
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (168g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung ST90
Also Known as PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $150